. Elements of geology. Geology. level, and on which the nearly horizontal layers 9, 10, 11, may then accumulate. The opposite slope of the diagonal layers of successive strata, in the section Fig. 3., may be accounted for by changes in the direction of the tides and currents in the same place. Fig. Slab of ripple-marked {new red) sandstone from Cheshire. The ripple mark, so common on the surface of sandstones of all ages (see Fig. 6.) and which is so often seen on the sea-shore. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for r
. Elements of geology. Geology. level, and on which the nearly horizontal layers 9, 10, 11, may then accumulate. The opposite slope of the diagonal layers of successive strata, in the section Fig. 3., may be accounted for by changes in the direction of the tides and currents in the same place. Fig. Slab of ripple-marked {new red) sandstone from Cheshire. The ripple mark, so common on the surface of sandstones of all ages (see Fig. 6.) and which is so often seen on the sea-shore. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875; Gibbes, Lewis Reeve, 1810-1894, former owner. DSI; Merrill, George P. (George Perkins), 1854-1929, former owner. DSI. Philadelphia : James Kay, Jun. and Brother ; Pittsburgh : C. H. Kay & Co.
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